"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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You really believe that we actually recognize differences between various Eastern Europeans?

It's true actually. We just say, "it was the Eastern Europeans", no matter if they are from Romania, Russia, Poland or some other place.

You are such a politically correct people. We tend to call all Eastern Europeans as Russians. Or at least we used to before influx of Romanian gypsies. Now we know that there are two kind of people in Eastern Europe: Russians and gypsies.

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You really believe that we actually recognize differences between various Eastern Europeans?

It's true actually. We just say, "it was the Eastern Europeans", no matter if they are from Romania, Russia, Poland or some other place.

You are such a politically correct people. We tend to call all Eastern Europeans as Russians. Or at least we used to before influx of Romanian gypsies. Now we know that there are two kind of people in Eastern Europe: Russians and gypsies.

That is so true. In the start it was okay but now it's just annoying. Especially with the politicians. It's like watching the interviews after a soccer match.

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Do not be cast down over the struggle - the Lord loves a brave warrior. The Lord loves the soul that is valiant.

What is your problem? People convert to Orthodoxy because they're tired of seeing churches treated like auditoriums. But forget that, let's just mock someone with a serious concern.

For what it's worth, I agree with William.

Forget the fact that it's a silly clown...who isn't there to worship God. If the person wearing the costume wished to pray..then they are also breaking the rules, by not dressing modestly, but, calling undue attention to themselves, and distracting others' attention from God.

Furthermore, this is not a case of prayerful attention...it is a propaganda move to advertise the Olympics.

How is this different than having someone come inside the church and do some odd demonstration to further their own cause? Only difference is that the mascot is pushing Russian government interests....as in trying to get everyone on the bandwagon for the upcoming Olympics.

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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

Forget the fact that it's a silly clown...who isn't there to worship God. If the person wearing the costume wished to pray..then they are also breaking the rules, by not dressing modestly, but, calling undue attention to themselves, and distracting others' attention from God.

Furthermore, this is not a case of prayerful attention...it is a propaganda move to advertise the Olympics.

How is this different than having someone come inside the church and do some odd demonstration to further their own cause? Only difference is that the mascot is pushing Russian government interests....as in trying to get everyone on the bandwagon for the upcoming Olympics.

I agree with you on modesty, but what "rules"? Why is everyone so quick to judge everyone on this site?

Forget the fact that it's a silly clown...who isn't there to worship God. If the person wearing the costume wished to pray..then they are also breaking the rules, by not dressing modestly, but, calling undue attention to themselves, and distracting others' attention from God.

Furthermore, this is not a case of prayerful attention...it is a propaganda move to advertise the Olympics.

How is this different than having someone come inside the church and do some odd demonstration to further their own cause? Only difference is that the mascot is pushing Russian government interests....as in trying to get everyone on the bandwagon for the upcoming Olympics.

I agree with you on modesty, but what "rules"? Why is everyone so quick to judge everyone on this site?

The rules of morality taught by the Church. Dressing like a clown is no different than a woman wearing a revealing dress....because both distract the other people from prayer.

...and I certainly wasn't "judging" anyone...simply agreeing that William had a point.

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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die [...] These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." -The Lord Jesus Christ

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Conquer evil men by your gentle kindness, and make zealous men wonder at your goodness. Put the lover of legality to shame by your compassion. With the afflicted be afflicted in mind. Love all men, but keep distant from all men.—St. Isaac of Syria

I once read that Athanasius was blacker (and smaller) than the average Egyptian, but that black? I have a Byzantine-style icon of Athanasius I bought in Greece in which he is as white as can be, but this is the polar opposite

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